Lindenwood vs. Miami (OH) Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 27, 2025

By: Dylan Hellebrand Updated 09/27/2025, 01:17 AM ET

On Saturday, the Lindenwood Lions (2-2) face off against the Miami Redhawks (0-3) at Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio. The game will be aired on ESPN+. Discover which teams the pros are backing with our daily college football picks.

Game Information For Lindenwood vs Miami (OH)

September 27, 2025, 3:30pm EST
Yager Stadium
ESPN+
70° sunny at start time

Miami (OH) Form & Recent Results

Miami (OH) enters this matchup still searching for their first win, as they’re currently 0-3 after dropping their first three games of the season. In their most recent game—a narrow 41-38 defeat against UNLV—quarterback Henry Hesson completed 8 of his 17 passes and threw for a touchdown, offering some bright spots despite the loss. So far this season, quarterback Dequan Finn has thrown for 465 yards, giving the Redhawks a solid presence under center. On the ground, running back Kenny Tracy has contributed 132 rushing yards, while Finn himself has added another 119 rushing yards, showing some dual-threat capability. Wide receiver Kam Perry has emerged as a top target, racking up an impressive 230 receiving yards already. Defensively, Miami has struggled significantly, giving up an average of 34.3 points per game through the first three games, a number they’ll need to improve if they hope to get into the win column, especially as the competition gets tougher. For comparison, the Redhawks averaged 24.1 points per game on offense last season, suggesting they’ll need to both tighten up on defense and continue to build consistency on offense to turn their season around.

Lindenwood Form & Recent Results

Lindenwood heads into this matchup riding a two-game winning streak, having won half of their first four games to start the season with a 2-2 record. In their most recent game, the Lions edged out Stony Brook 30-27, a victory highlighted by quarterback Nate Glantz’s sharp performance as he completed 20 of his 29 passing attempts and tossed two touchdown passes. So far this season, Glantz has racked up 1,030 passing yards, serving as a key piece of Lindenwood’s offense. Running back Jared Rhodes has contributed 196 yards on the ground, helping to balance the attack. The passing game has been further bolstered by wide receivers Rico Bond, who leads the team with 301 receiving yards, and Drew Krobath, who is close behind with 292 yards. Through their first four games, Lindenwood is averaging 22.8 points per game as they prepare for what would be a significant upset on the road. For comparison, the Lions averaged 26.2 points per game over the course of last season.

Key Players for Lindenwood and Miami (OH)

Lindenwood QB Nate Glantz: 78-for-128, 5 TD, 2 INT
Miami (OH) QB Dequan Finn: 30-for-53, 2 TF, 4 INT

Miami (OH) vs Lindenwood Picks and Prediction

Miami is aiming to secure their first victory of the season and will be determined to avoid an early stumble against Lindenwood. Meanwhile, Lindenwood recognizes that this matchup presents a golden opportunity—they’re eager to prevent Miami from breaking into the win column at their expense. Final Score Prediction, Miami Redhawks win 35-12.

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